Chase Mielke, M.Ed

IN THIS TOGETHER: Unify Your School Culture with Purpose, Perspective, and Positivity

In modern education, it’s easy to feel isolated and divided.

Amidst the challenges of differing viewpoints, technological distractions, and the often-draining nature of our work, we educators can find ourselves disheartened and disconnected. However, there’s a ray of hope – proven strategies grounded in research that can help us rebuild the bonds with our students, colleagues, and communities.

Join Chase Mielke, a seasoned educator, coach, and well-being expert, in this dynamic and engaging keynote session. Together, we’ll explore practical approaches to nurturing togetherness, building resilience, and fostering a positive atmosphere within your school. We’ll learn how to construct a more harmonious and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand the Impact of Connectedness: Participants will gain insight into the far-reaching effects of a unified school culture, recognizing how shared purpose and positivity can enhance collaboration, student outcomes, and overall well-being.
• Implement Practical Steps for Fostering School Unity: Through interactive activities and case studies, educators will acquire actionable steps to promote unity and connection among students, fellow teachers, administrators, and the wider community.
• Craft Positive Learning Environments: Participants will discover methods for leveraging positive learning environments for deeper social connectedness and academic performance.
• Strengthen Empathy: Educators will experience a deep understanding of empathy that will allow them to approach the challenges of education with greater patience, collaboration, and insight.
• Build Social Support: Participants will strengthen social connections with their colleagues to improve collective efficacy, resilience, and positive staff culture.

REIGNITE: Avoid Burnout, Increase Outcomes, and Learn to Love Education Again

Chase was moments away from quitting teaching — a career he loved. He was burned out, bitter, and beaten by the external challenges of modern education. But he didn’t quit. He doubled-down, using the same science of well-being he had taught his students for over a decade.

In this engaging, humorous, and heartfelt talk, Chase shares his experience as a veteran educator and provides key insights on how the science of small, positive moments creates thriving adults, learners, and communities. Your audience will be empowered to take care of themselves, so they can better take care of the young adults who need them.

Learning Outcomes:

• OPTIMISM – Refocus on the good in order to reignite our love for teaching and parenting
• OWNERSHIP – Take control of our own well-being through simple, research-based actions that boost purpose and happiness
• MINDFULNESS – Be present and turn minor moments into major momentum to thrive personally and professionally
• COMMUNITY – Cultivate positive relationships with kids and adults to build supportive and resilient cultures.

Growth Zone: Engaging Students with Academic Risk-Taking

Gallup surveys of millions of students have found that only 47% of learners are engaged. Twenty-nine percent are disengaged, and twenty-five percent are “actively disengaged.” And yet, engaged students are 2.5 times more likely to feel great about their learning and 4.5 times more likely to have hope for the future. So, how do we shift the trend? How do we help our students take academic risks and succeed in a way that builds competence and confidence?

In this workshop, Chase Mielke shares his greatest insights on student engagement he honed for 14 years as a classroom teacher and instructional coach. We’ll explore the social and emotional factors that affect student engagement and learn — and experience — dozens of research-based, teacher-tested practices for helping students become active participants in their learning.